Hilmar wrestling on brink of school history

It's no secret that Hilmar High's Dave Exline has had one of his tougher seasons as a high school wrestling coach.

Even with bad shoulders, Serpa one of Turlock’s best

If Nicole Serpa decides to become a coach, she'll likely have these pieces of advice for her players about rebounding:

Turlock’s Gong takes first

Hannah Gong of Turlock High girls golf placed first at the 17th River Oaks Junior Match Play Championships at the River Oaks Golf Course in Ceres after outlasting Julian Salazar of Johansen High 6-4 in the finals.

Bulldogs pull out OT victory over visiting Golden Valley, earn share of CCC title

The Turlock High boys basketball team's one Central California Conference loss has been avenged – but it didn't come easy.

Turlock’s dual loss means crucial showdown with Pitman

The Turlock High wrestlers didn't get the win that they needed against Golden Valley High on Wednesday night, but the Bulldogs were still pleased with the results.

Off the bench, Ruesga scores 17 in first of 3 games this week

In almost every game, Turlock High's Matt Ruesga provides a unique stat. It's the kind that a high school boys basketball supporter doesn't see too often, perhaps because the amount of sacrifice it requires.

Bulldogs ready for dual meet showdown

For coach Mike Contreras, it was difficult to predict the future.

Pitman finishes with 6 placers at tourney

This time, it wasn't the Emilio Saavedra show. That's because Pitman High wrestling coach Adam Vasconcellos decided to give the freshman sensation - already considered a favorite to win the state's 103-pound title in March and the winner of numerous tournaments this season - the weekend off.

After tough week, Pitman’s Ismail leads in win

Pitman High's Zaya Ismail did not have the best week.

Against determined Pitman squad, Bulldogs pull through late

Just seconds after his team survived one of the season's closest calls, Turlock High boys basketball reserve Cristian Jinenez let out an excited "woo!" Even from his point of view, he knew this win was big. So his gesture could've also been easily taken as a sigh of relief. On Wednesday night, the Bulldogs did not thrash ...

Ruesga gets second chance with Bulldogs

Matt Ruesga is a hard-to-miss type of person.

Bulldogs win clash of league unbeatens

On Tuesday night, the Turlock High girls basketball team was thrown into an environment that the girls hadn't seen much of this season. They were inside the gym of their crosstown rivals, with hundreds of fans packing the stands - though the Turlock side might've had more people. They all roared when something significant happened.

Pitman’s Saavedra, Turlock’s Garcia hold their own

In one of the major gauges of the state tournament, last weekend's Temecula Valley Invitational allowed wrestlers from the Turlock area to go up against elite competition. Some of them did well - well enough to go home with first-place medals and respect from their peers.

Coyotes lose bite

DENAIR - On most nights, the shots would've fallen. The crowd would've erupted in cheers. And Denair High boys basketball coach Curtis Wooten would've had something else to worry about.

One game at a time

Tuesday night will be the first of three battles this season between the Turlock and Pitman high girls basketball teams. The Pride players talked with excitement earlier this week about the upcoming matchup, adding that "we're ready."

Pitman takes Beyer to advance

The Central California Conference is making waves in this year's Sac-Joaquin Section Division I playoffs. Pitman High is one of three CCC teams advancing to the final four, after the Pride defeated Beyer, 7-4, at Klein Field at University of Pacific on Thursday. Pitman joins crosstown rivals Turlock and Buhach Colony in the semi-finals. "It just goes to show that you work hard throughout the year and don't give up, and you get ...

Turlock eliminates Enochs in 26th win

Twenty-six consecutive wins is enough to give any baseball team a heaping dose of confidence. Add two tournament titles, an undefeated league championship campaign, and a talent pool that includes at least six players with college commitments into the mix and it's easy to understand how Turlock High might be feeling at the moment. Which came first-the confidence or the success-can be debated, but what can't be denied is the fact that the ...

Hawks advance to semi-finals

In their first postseason appearance in over a decade, Delhi High's softball team will advance to the semi-finals and are now just two wins away from the Division VI Sac-Joaquin Section Softball Tournament title. Delhi took down Golden Sierra High, 3-0, at the Lodi Softball Complex on Wednesday. The Hawks have now won four of their last five games. They sit at 19-7 overall and have averaged over 6.5 runs per game. The ...

Hilmar falls, 3-1, in D-V semi-finals

It's a wrap for Hilmar High's girls soccer team after Wednesday's semi-final loss to Liberty Ranch High in this season's Division V Sac-Joaquin Section playoff tournament. The reigning Trans Valley League champion Yellowjackets and reigning Sierra Valley League champion Hawks played it tight during the first half of the match, but a pair of mental lapses in the second half spelled doom for Hilmar as its girls fell 3-1 and watched their season end abruptly.

Small school athletes shine in track finals

A combined total of 25 athletes from Delhi, Denair, Hilmar and Turlock Christian competed in the CIF Sac-Joaquin Section Track and Field Division IV-V finals at Sierra High School in Manteca on Thursday. Although local athletes fell short of the gold, many notched respectable finishes. "It does not matter if you win, but if you compete that is the biggest thing," Delhi track coach Matt Cabral said. "I am really proud for one ...

Pitman shuts out Tokay in first round of playoffs

Pitman High faced off against Tokay High in the first round of the Division I Sac-Joaquin Section Baseball playoffs at Zupo Field in Lodi on Monday. The Pride shutout the Tigers, 7-0, and will advance on to the next round for the first time since being knocked out of the tournament in the first round the last two years. "We made the playoffs three years in a row now, but this is the ...

Denair boys take SAL title, move onto Div. IV trials

Pride, Bulldogs send 36 to section track trials

Turlock and Pitman High's track and field teams continued their campaign of success this year at the Central California Conference Championship meet on Friday in Atwater. The Pride and Bulldogs have a combined 36 representatives-23 from Pitman and 13 from Turlock- competing in the Division I SJS trials today at Elk Grove High. "Track and field is one of those things that you go out and compete against yourself. It's something I tell ...

Bulldogs end golf season at Masters

Turlock High's Teo Chiesa and Hayden Sparks represented the Bulldogs in Monday's Sac-Joaquin Section Masters Tournament at The Reserve at Spanos Park in Stockton. Chiesa finished the day with a 71 and Sparks finished with a score of 77. As the best finisher in the Turlock area, Chiesa went up against East Union High's Will Brink in two playoff holes to determine the tie for fourth place and the remaining spot for the ...

Pitman swimming standout does just that

Hailee Baldwin was the lone ranger representing Pitman High at the Division I Sac-Joaquin Section finals on Saturday. The Pitman High senior performed exceptionally well as she finished seventh in the individual medley with a personal best of 2:08.09 and finished third in the 100 breast stroke with a personal best of 1:03.68. "I am so very proud of her," Head coach Michaela Solaria said. "Hailee came to us a few years back ...

Bulldogs finish CCC undefeated, extend win streak to 25

Turlock High's insanely successful 2013 baseball campaign came to a close on Wednesday with a 9-4 victory over rival Pitman High in the final Central California Conference game of the season. The Bulldogs fended off a late comeback rally from the Pride to become the program's first team to finish with an undefeated league record-an added bonus to their CCC championship and a consecutive win streak record 25 games strong. "Right now, I'm ...

First round down: Hilmar soccer dominates Calaveras

Hilmar High hosted Calaveras High on Thursday in the first round of the Division V Sac-Joaquin Section playoffs. In their seventh consecutive postseason appearance, the Yellowjackets defeated the Redskins, 5-2, to advance for the second round of the playoffs. "I guess I can say that I have been pretty fortunate," Hilmar head coach Louie Bettencourt said. "I want to congratulate my team for a job well done all the way around, from ...

Two Pride swimmers in CCC finals

The Central California Conference swimming trials ended Friday at Tokay High, with two Pitman girls making it into today's finals. Hollie Tinley (200 free) and Hailee Baldwin (200 IM and the 100 breast) will represent the Pride at the finals. "It was a great day all in all and we are happy to represent the Valley," Pitman girls head coach Michaela Solario said. No swimmers from Turlock High made it into ...

Bulldogs miss Masters by 11 strokes

Turlock High placed fifth at Tuesday's Division I Sac-Joaquin Section South boys golf tournament, just outside of the qualifying mark of the top four for teams. Teo Chiesa and Hayden Sparks both qualified for the individual Masters as they both shot a 76 to place them in the fourth and fifth seed. "I'm happy for the guys that are in; they put in the time and work and they are really looking forward ...

Pride earns bragging rights in crosstown season finale

With no playoff implications, Pitman High's softball team still came out strong in the season finale against their crosstown rivals, Turlock High, on Tuesday, and won 12-2. "You know we have to do what we do and that is take one game at a time," Pitman head coach Cassie Sheppherd said. "They did their job like they usually do, but now it's over; sort of bitter sweet, we were hoping to make the ...